FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES

The student must file the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) by March 2nd prior to the upcoming academic year (e.g., for the 2003-2004
academic year, the priority deadline is March 2, 2003) to be considered for all types of
financial aid. If the student misses the March 2nd priority deadline, he/she may still
file the FAFSA but will be considered for remaining available funds only, usually limited
to Pell Grant and student loans.

The FAFSA form is the primary application for all types of
financial aid including grants, work-study, and loans. However, some types of aid require
additional applications; see the chart below for information.

Unclassified graduate students and most Extended
Learning students are ineligible for financial aid.

Footnotes

1Students enrolled at least half-time in a
post-baccalaureate teaching credential program not leading to a graduate degree may be
considered for a Pell Grant. Students accepted for the first time into a preliminary
teaching credential program may be considered for a one-year Cal Grant T award.